Win a Copy of Listography!

Here at Nested, we're giving away three copies of Listography Journal: Your Life in Lists, a soon-to-be-published Chronicle book by Lisa Nola and illustrated by Nathaniel Russell.  While Listography isn't exactly a children's book or a book for baby, we definitely see a tie-in that has to do with kids.

Listography is all about "creating a unique autobiography entirely in list form" by asking questions to be answered in list form. While you may not think you're past or present is currently that interesting, we know that one day your kids will love to read your answers and learn more about their folks. And even if it's a while before they can comprehend the concept of mom's guiltiest pleasures, they'll sure enjoy looking at the illustrations.

Next Summer, kids will be able to have their own version of Listography as it hits the book stands in August 2008. And if you want to participate in the online component of list-making, visit Listography, the companion web application.

But for now, win a copy! To be entered in the contest, please leave a comment with your own answers to this list prompt:

List two things you want your children to experience during childhood.

You have until September 13 at 11:59 pm (Pacific) to leave your answers (in the comments of this post). We'll pick our three favorite responses and you'll then get your own copy of Listography.

Comments

[kirsten]

i want my children to experience their own talents and the safety, security, and love of home and family.

[Trisha]

I can only hope that my children will experience in their youth enough pride in their God-given talents and gifts to make them useful to others, but enough humility to teach them respect for others. If they can learn this fine balance at a young age, nothing can hold them back from being a leader.

[molly]

two small joys I want my kids to experience -- to feel the icy water of Lake Superior swirling between their little toes and to experience the full moon rise on the island of Ustupu in Kuna Yala, Panama.

[leelee351]

I want my kids to remember that liking themselves is much more important than anyone else liking them, and that being kind to people is a moral obligation.

[Jill]

I want my children to experience disappointment gracefully and joy abundantly.

[tony(a) Lemos]

i want zoe to experience timeless days of watching clouds going by, going outside and getting lost in time until being called in at dinner time.....the creek, tree houses, forts etc

i also want her to know alternative forms of transportation, walking, biking, kayaking, goat packing!

[miklash]

A second language & and all the things necessary (confidence, trust in one self, drive etc.) to make the world a better place.

[Candice]

1. Being able to walk to her 1st day of school from her house.
2. Running through the sprinklers, any time of the day, with all your clothes on.

[Prisca]

I want my daughters to experience the joy of doing things for others without expecting (or receiving!) anything in return.

I also want them to see their Mom (me) finish her PhD and walk across the stage at graduation. It's for me AND for them. They've seen me struggle and I want them to see it was worth it.

[Jane]

I want my baby girl to experience spending quality time with her grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles! (Hopefully my mom can teach her to sew!)

And also special time with just her dad and just her mom (me).

[jeanetta]

1. i want my kids to experience snow and all the wonder that comes with it. they have never lived anywhere that snow frequented but we have just increased the odds by moving further north so fingers crossed.
2. japan. my husband grew up there and i have been there twice with him and i would just love for them to have that.

[Papaya Mom]

1. Trust - I want her to learn that she can trust her parents to respond to her needs with a loving heart.
2. Strong memories of all of us together - My father died when I was young and I cherish the few memories of us all together, and with a military husband who deploys we take extra time when he is home to engage in family time and traditions.

[Anne Evans]

I want my children to experience all of the beautiful landscapes of america (and hopefully the world) and also to experience how wonderful it is to find and love your soulmate. I hope they all find theirs. I have and it is the best feeling in the world.

[Liz H.]

I would like my three kids to experienece the joy of having really good friends and the knowledge that they are completley, unconditionally loved.

[phyllis]

1. The (safe) fear of sitting in the front of a roller coaster...that moment as it hits the crest of the hill and you can't see anything, and then it's downhill whee!

2. the joy of free days of play in the summer and abundant snow days in the winter!

[kent]

1-I want my children to experience unbridled love and enthusiasm that should come with being a child.
2-I also want them to experience an incredibly close bond with both parents that will last a lifetime.

[Danielle Q]

The wildness of nature, and the freedom of imagination.

[RookieMom Whitney]

1. Summer camp-style friendships - the ones that happen fast and furiously and can last a lifetime.
2. Memories of family activities or traditions that inspire them to relive those activities with their own children.

[tiffany]

I want my kids to experience a friendship that outlasts all the changes in life and a road trip, whether across the country or just experiencing a new part of your state, to share with that friend.

[tiffany]

I want my kids to experience a friendship that outlasts all the changes in life and a road trip, whether across the country or just experiencing a new part of your state, to share with that friend.

[Smirkle]

1. To experience a childhood full of sunshine, good friends and safety.
2. To experience the full lengths and breadth of a parents love.

[Susan]

1. To experience the joy of love.
2. To experience the fun of childhood.

[erin]

1. A snow day! (You know, a getting-the-day-off-from-school-due-to-snow day.)
2. Unconditional love from both of their parents.

[Emma B.]

I want my children to be children and not worry about the dangers of the world....

And the stability of two married parents who they know love them like crazy!

[Jessica Hood]

List two things you want your children to experience during childhood.

1. innocence
2. ability to feel carefree (i think a lot of kids are stressed out these days)